Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Charleston, South Carolina (zip code 29407). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern observation unit and experience the historic charm and coastal lifestyle of Charleston. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs seeking travel nurse jobs in South Carolina healthcare settings.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1420 - $1530

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Charleston, SC 29407 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM), Monday–Thursday (No Fridays, weekends, or holidays)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Six-bay, 23-hour observation unit within a surgery center PACU
• Staffing Model: Two RNs and one Patient Care Technician (PCT), with possible adjustment to one RN and one PCT on select nights
• Security: Overnight building security provided for staff safety

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license (SC license in hand preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in cardiac stepdown or observation unit (2 years preferred)
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Ability to float to other observation units as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown/observation unit
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and operating room (OR) nurses in pre- and post-operative care
• Care for patients from diverse specialties including Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and GI procedures
• Perform airway assessments, conscious sedation, medication reconciliation, phlebotomy, IV insertion and maintenance, and lab value interpretation
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Adapt to changing patient ratios (expected 1:3, maximum 1:6)

Discover top travel nursing jobs in Charleston, SC, and enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent security and professional growth opportunities. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while experiencing the vibrant lifestyle of coastal South Carolina!

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